Wis. judge upholds ruling on dispute over cat
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin couple’s bitter cat fight over their beloved pet came to an end Thursday after a judge upheld a ruling on who owns a cat named Dexter. At least for now. The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld a Dodge County circuit judge ruling that ...
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Are you “looking for love in all the wrong places”?
By GREG PECK - Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
If you’re not watching the calendar, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. It’s Tuesday. That means romance is in the air. A state agency warns, however, that online dating services might be the wrong places to look for love.
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What’s your favorite bird? Mine’s blue.
By GREG PECK - Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
In her column in today’s Gazette, Anna Marie Lux discusses how Wisconsin helped nurture a national record number of young eastern bluebirds in nest boxes in 2010 but experienced a drastic falloff in 2011. I appreciate lots of birds, but the bluebird is my favorite.
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Teen Central
By JAMIE SWENSON - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
If you haven’t been to the library lately (or if you haven’t been a teen lately), you might not be aware of how amazing the teen area at the library is these days. Back when I was a teen, the “teen section” at the Janesville Public Library consisted of about ...
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Were politics behind Chrysler’s Eastwood ad?
By GREG PECK - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
Was Chrysler’s Super Bowl commercial featuring Clint Eastwood a political statement or a message about the spirit of America? Do you think the bailouts for the auto industry were justified? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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To tattoo, or not to tattoo?
By GREG PECK - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
Some people today think nothing of getting little tattoos, or plastering big ones all over their bodies. A university student journalist recently came under verbal attack for criticizing those who get tattoos.
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Hispanic series intended to promote understanding
By SCOTT ANGUS - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
'Changing face of America' set for three days starting Sunday, Feb. 12.
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It's not too late to watch judge candidate forums
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
A nice perk of my job is getting paid to attend debates and learn about candidates for local offices. A couple weeks ago, I listened to the six candidates for Rock County judge answer questions at an event hosted by their peers in the Rock County Bar Association. The following ...
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What about Bob? Curling in Centerville
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
I spent the weekend in Centerville Wis., an unincorporated crossroads in Trempealeau County, where I enjoyed the hospitality of the Centerville Curling Club and met Uncle Bob. A team from the Blackhawk Curling Club in Janesville consisting of Stacy Sennett-Baden, Sonja Bagley, Jean Moats of Nelson, Wis. and myself were ...
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Reuter’s best games of 2011
By ANDREW REUTER - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
A Gazette copy editor reveals his favorite video games of 2011.
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How migration hurts Wisconsin
By GREG PECK - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Wisconsin is losing more people with high incomes than it gains, according to a new report. What does this mean for our state, and what might be done about it? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Scrambled brains...
By BECKY WEBER-JOHNSON - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
and the unscrambling
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Does JCPenney’s new pricing appeal to you?
By GREG PECK - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Where do you shop for most of your clothes? Will JCPenney’s new pricing plan attract you more often?
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Great Expectations
By LISA PARSLEY - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Feeling a bit of the mid-winter blah’s, my husband and I took the train to Chicago this past weekend for a big city adventure. If you haven’t done it, you should. For only seven bucks (weekend rate, roundtrip from Harvard, IL), you get to bypass the Illinois drivers, the tolls, ...
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A Lesson in “W” and a Last Minute Concert
By HALEY DROZDOWICZ - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Continuing on my mission to catch up my blog with my real life here in Turkey, this entry covers the first 2 and a half weeks in December. In that stretch of time, I gave young Turkish actors a lesson in their “w”s and “v”s, and Michelle and I decided to bring a little Holiday cheer to the halls of Çamlaralti Koleji.
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Lakes Area Fishing Report 01/01/12-02/06/12
By JOHN REDDY - Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
Our unseasonable weather has created many challenges so far this ice season, or lack of one in the first part of January. Smaller lakes have lost ice in Walworth, Racine and Kenosha counties for the most part, but being careful anglers can still find safe, fishable ice throughout the area. ...
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Is good news for Belvidere good news for Rock County?
By GREG PECK - Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
Last week, Chrysler announced it will hire 1,800 more workers at its plant in Belvidere, Ill. Is this good news for former Janesville autoworkers and other workers in Rock County? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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A few thoughts about Packer-less Super Bowl
By GREG PECK - Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
Did you watch the Super Bowl? Were you glad the team that beat our Pack eventually took the Lombardi Trophy? Were the commercials more fun than the game itself? Did you like that halftime show? What does the Pack need to reach next year's Super Bowl?
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Counting Down
By TIM THOMPSON - Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
Now that the New York Giants have defeated the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl 46, the NFL football season is officially over. I have one word for that ... good! Now it's time to focus on the countdown to spring training (as well as opening day) for the ...
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WONDER DOG! Dog’s are truly humankind’s BEST friend!!
By JOHN EYSTER - Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
WONDER DOG! Dog’s are truly humankind’s BEST friend!! I started preparing a post dealing with the discussion as to whether or not WI really has a “balanced budget” for 2011-13. And then I read the inspiring and very meaningful feature article by Melissa Fay Greene in the New York Times Magazine, “Wonder Dog.” I have already re-read the article. I encourage YOU to take time to read it – all of it and comment if you wish.
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